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C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

担保人
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
房东在出租公寓之前要求提供保证人。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

自由思想者
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
伏尔泰被认为是他时代伟大的自由思想家。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

使不安
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
面试官的难题让候选人感到不安。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

严厉批评
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
评论家因影片的糟糕剧本而严厉批评了该片。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

农业学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
农业学家建议了一些新的方法，以提高水稻产量。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密参与不当行为
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
经理与供应商合谋欺骗公司。
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

寡言
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
他是一个寡言的人，在会议上很少发言。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

葬礼仪式
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
已故领导人的葬礼吸引了成千上万的哀悼者。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

深沉而清晰的声音
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
演员的深沉声音充满了剧院。
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

千升
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
水箱最多可容纳三千升水。
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
教授认为政策会失败。
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

强迫
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
经理试图强迫团队加班。
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小长笛
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
她在音乐会期间吹奏了生动的皮科洛旋律。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

厚颜无耻
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
老师对学生的厚颜无耻感到震惊。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

优先购买权
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
公司行使优先购买权，在竞争对手之前购买了土地。
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

冲积的
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
农民在肥沃的冲积平原上种植作物。
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

教皇通谕
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
教皇发布了关于气候变化和道德责任的通谕。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃烧
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
这种材料是防火的，适合建筑使用。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
受伤后，她痛苦地扭曲了脸。
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的论
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
亚里士多德常与哲学中的目的论概念相关联。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痹
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
这位老人双手因麻痹而痛苦。
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

单价性
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
氢气在化学反应中以其单价性为特点。
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

卓越
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
该大学在医学研究中已获得卓越地位。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

可憎的事物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隶制被认为是一种可憎的事物。
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照亮
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
初升的太阳照亮了山峰。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

不合时宜的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
他的电话在最不合时宜的时刻打来。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

慷慨的; 自由的
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
他对自己的钱非常慷慨，总是帮助有需要的人。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

机智的评论 / 笑话
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
她的机智评论让所有人都在会议期间笑了。
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

类韵
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
诗人使用类韵来创造他诗句中的音乐效果。
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演讲
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
他在仪式上开始演讲。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多元统治
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
该国在去中心化改革后经历了多元统治。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
那位政治家的论点是虚假的，听起来很有说服力，但缺乏真实的证据。
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

进展
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
该公司在移动市场取得了显著进展。
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

根据
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
决定是根据规定做出的。
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

清晰
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
他的解释非常清晰，使得理解变得容易。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

知识分子
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
该博物馆以其知识分子展览而闻名。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

无法阻挡的军队
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
叛军害怕即将接近他们堡垒的无法阻挡的军队。
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束缚，限制
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
严格的规则限制了学生们的创造力。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装备
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
士兵们穿戴着全套战斗装备。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

有顶走道
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
有顶走道将房子与车库连接在一起。
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静的
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
尽管混乱，他依然保持冷静和平静。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大执事
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
大执事协助主教完成行政事务。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最深的
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
她向她最亲密的朋友透露了她最深的想法。
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

异常生长
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
这座建筑被认为是景观中的一种异常生长。
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

束身衣
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
她穿了一件带有刺绣束身衣的裙子。
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

蚊子
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
当我在读书时，蚊子在我的头顶嗡嗡作响。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

奢华
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
大厦的奢华体现在其华丽的家具中。
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型舰队
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
一支渔船的舰队在黎明时分离开港口。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

默许
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
她决定默许父母的愿望。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

辩论
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会议充满了关于经济改革的辩论。
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

难以形容
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
景色的美丽是难以形容的。
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

永恒的惩罚; 破坏
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
传教士在他的讲道中谈到了救赎和诅咒。
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

尖锐或讽刺的
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
评论家的尖锐评论冒犯了作者。
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横向地, 反对
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
一棵倒下的树横在路上，阻碍了交通。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

叛徒
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
在战争期间，他因帮助入侵者而被贴上了“奎斯林”标签。
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

诡辩术
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
律师的辩论被作为单纯的诡辩术驳回了。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温暖的草药敷料
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
护士把温暖的敷料敷在他受伤的腿上。
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可行
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
如果破坏继续下去，恢复森林可能变得不可行。
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

扩大
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
政治家试图通过夸张的说法来扩大自己的权力。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

开放的心; 慷慨和真诚; 热情接纳;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
她以开放的微笑欢迎陌生人，并邀请他们共进晚餐。
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

煽动叛乱的
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
活动家在群众中散发了煽动叛乱的传单。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

使…感到羞耻
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
她在舞台上绊倒时非常羞愧。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

虚假的勇气或信心
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
他的虚张声势掩盖了他在表演前的紧张情绪。
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小容器
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
她将橄榄油倒入调味瓶中，为沙拉准备。
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

预兆
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
黑云被视为即将到来的风暴的预兆。
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

马拉提
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
马拉提藤蔓用甜美的花香覆盖了花园的墙壁。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

归因于
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
他们将公司的成功归功于出色的领导力。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

模糊的预兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
这部剧提供了即将到来的政治动荡的模糊预兆。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

无可置疑
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
毫无疑问，努力工作会带来成功。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

放弃
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
法庭敦促他停止进一步的非法活动。
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

炸弹员
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
炸弹员精确地投下了炸弹。
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

夜来香
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
夜来香花让花园充满了甜美的香气。
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

拟像
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
这座雕像仅仅是古代神灵的拟像。
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

钱币学家
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
钱币学家在展览会上展示了他的稀有硬币收藏
C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

贪婪
Meaning
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.
Example
The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.
国王的衰落是由于他的贪婪。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

可暗示的
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
声明的意思并不直接明确，但可以从上下文中推断。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

优雅、苗条且柔韧，如同柳树
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
她在舞台上优雅地移动，像柳树一样。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

用柔和、低沉、温柔的声音唱歌或哼歌
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
她唱着摇篮曲帮助婴儿入睡。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

阿金顿鹳
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
那只阿金顿鹳站在浅水中不动。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

虚伪的
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
经理给出了一个虚伪的借口，而不是承认错误。
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

条纹
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
岩石表面因冰川运动而被划出条纹。
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

扰动
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
公告导致了金融市场的扰动。
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

幽默的
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
教授的幽默评论让班级感到娱乐。
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

蓝血
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
她来自一个拥有数百年王室遗产的蓝血家族。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝盖长度裤子
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
他为马术比赛穿了膝盖长度裤子。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
教练因团队表现差而严厉批评了他们。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

钢笔尖
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
他在写字之前把钢笔尖浸入墨水中。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

删改
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社决定在再版前删改这部小说。
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不和谐
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
破碎钢琴发出的不和谐声音让每个人都捂住了耳朵。
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声喊叫
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
抗议者的呼喊声充满了街道。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

渴望, 欲望
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
在国外多年后，她产生了对家乡传统美食的深深渴望。
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

恰当
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
他的评论与讨论无关。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威胁的
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱之后，她朝他投去一个威胁的眼神。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面知识的假装
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
他的演讲充满了赛奥利主义，没有打动任何人。
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山间湖泊
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
我们在高地附近的一个宁静的山间湖泊旁露营。
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

涂油, 奉献
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
神父用圣油涂抹国王。
C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
小屋被一片宁静的草地包围着。
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

用碎石覆盖一条道路
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
政府决定用碎石铺设旧的乡村道路。
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

破坏偶像者
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
他被认为是一个破坏偶像者，挑战旧传统。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

傻瓜
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
犯了这么简单的错误后，他觉得自己像个傻瓜。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

节制
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
他练习节制以保持对学业的专注。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

纪元
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐龙在几百万年前生活，在一个不同的纪元。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
她学习形而上学，以理解超越物理科学的存在原理。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他主义者
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
他是一个总是把别人的需求放在自己之前的无私的人。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

躺着
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
他在长时间的一天后被发现躺在沙发上。
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

装饰帷幔
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
她选择了一款花卉装饰帷幔来搭配她卧室里的窗帘。
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

拼写法
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
英语的拼写法对学习者来说可能是令人困惑的。
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

渐变
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
艺术家在她的画作中使用了细腻的渐变色彩。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

与普通语言相关
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
诗人使用与普通语言相关的语言与普通读者建立联系。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

与耳朵有关
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
医生使用耳廓温度计来检查病人的体温。
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

极小的数量
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
他一点儿恐惧都没表现出来。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

荣休教授
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
他是大学的荣休教授。
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

审慎的
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
银行制定了审慎的规则以保护存款人。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

单调
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
她厌倦了办公室生活的单调例行公事。
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

愤怒, 激怒
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
新政策激怒了员工。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢的
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的士兵从不退缩面对挑战。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

微醉; 小或微小
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
喝了几杯后，他觉得有点儿tiddli。